Shift in US exports shows animal products rise during war
The data trace a long decline in animal product share from 29.8 in 1893 to 16.9 in 1909 13, then the World War raised the ratio to 29.4 signaling a near doubling from earlier five year averages. Crops moved oppositely as animal products gained.
Cowpeas Described as Warm-Weather Hardy Crop
The article extols cowpeas as heat loving and drought tolerant under good conditions. It notes their high value for feed, soil improvement, and human food and mentions they can be planted late with decent yield assurances.
New Farm Publications from the U S Department of Agriculture
Weekly issue list shows publications issued in the week ended July 24 1990 including Farmer's Bulletin 78 Forage for the Cotton Belt Warmers Bulletin 1125 Sudan Grass Farmers Bulletin 1126 City Milk Plants Construction and Arrangement Department Bulletin 849 Development of the Peruvian Alfalfa Industry Department Circular 93 and Motion Pictures Depart ment Circular 114. Copies available by application to the Division of Publications Washington DC with guidance to specify class and number when requesting.
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United States Department of Tericulture
Farmer's Bulletin
Farmers
Department of Agriculture
Department
Division of Publications
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Farmers’ Bulletin
Fly repellent formulas for cattle from Dr Beckies
Two affordable fly deterrent mixtures are advised by Dr. C H Beckies of Missouri University. The first combines fish oil pine tar pennyroyal oil and kerosene. the second uses fish oil petroleum and carbolic acid. Both are applied with a hand spray pump, typically once daily before evening milking.
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C. H. Beckies
Department of Dairying
Missouri University College of Agriculture
Machinery in Cutting Corn Boosts Farm Efficiency
The United States Department of Agriculture reports that corn harvesting machinery such as binders and platform harvesters save time and boost profits. Binders cut about seven acres per day with three horses and one operator, while platform harvesters require fewer crew and can work four to five acres daily. Co operative use and elevator integration can improve payoff, especially for silage.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Division of Publications
United
States
Department‘ of Agriculture
Washington
French Rainfall Statistics From Central Meteorological Office
The central meteorological office reports a study of rainfall across France using 60 year averages 1851 to 1900 and 16 station records. It notes October as the wettest month with up to six inches in parts, while February is the driest. annual precipitation varies, with over 40 inches at few sites and 20 to 24 inches in the Seine Loire and Oise basins.
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Central Meteorological
France
Monts d'Arrecé
Seine
Loire
Oise
Caux
Manche
Brittany
Gaune
Saustemesnil
Beauce
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